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PostgraduateMA

Leadership in Criminal Justice

University of York
York, England
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1 yearDuration
£27,250Per Year (Intl)
£12,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the MA Leadership in Criminal Justice at University of York. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. This course is designed to develop leadership and management skills for professionals and aspiring leaders across the entire criminal justice spectrum, including probation, police, prisons, youth offending, and security. You'll explore current challenges and threats impacting criminal justice and policing, incorporating cutting-edge criminological research. Through experiential learning and realistic assessments, you'll gain a deep understanding of national and international criminological and penological theory, criminal justice policy and practice, and leadership theory, alongside practic... International tuition fees are £27,250 per year, home/UK fees are £12,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Strategic Leadership in Criminal Justice
Criminological Theory and Practice
Criminal Justice Policy and Reform
Organisational Management and Change
Penology and Rehabilitation Systems
Research Methods in Criminal Justice
Leadership Ethics and Accountability
International Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.5666.56
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,250

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£27,250

Home Student Fee

£12,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
40%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
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About University of York

University of York offers Leadership in Criminal Justice as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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